Bengaluru, also known as the Silicon Valley of India, is India’s prime contributor to India’sGDP. The nickname was awarded to the city as it is the destination for IT sector job seekers in the country. According to recent trends, the IT sector in Bengaluru is losing $3.5 billion annually.
IT division contributes to the GDP heavily.
What is causing the annual loss in revenue?
An analysis by RedSeer Consulting suggested that an unhealthy lifestyle is to blame. Techies in the age group of 30-40 are the most affected, and this age group also contributes to a high percentage of revenue loss. Poor dietary habits and Vitamin D deficiency are severely affecting the health of young workers in the service sector.
A chart that represents the different health problems experienced by various age groups in Bengaluru’s IT sector.
A chart that represents the different health problems experienced by various age groups in Bengaluru’s IT sector.
Employees in the IT division are victims of bad mental and physical health. Their lifestyles are affected by increasing work hours and large workloads. Workers have to work for extended hours, affecting their health and, in turn, their performance. It is a known fact that pressurizing work environments lead to several mental illnesses. Many complain that traveling hours should be a part of the work hours. Especially in a city like Bengaluru, which is prone to traffic jams, maintaining the work-life balance can be very challenging.
Prolonged work hours and stressful work environments affect employees’ efficiency. How are companies trying to improve the lifestyles of those working in the IT sector?
Indians work for nearly 2,195 hours on average every year, far above the 1,678 hours a year in Vienna, the city that ranked among the top thirteen for work-life balance. Quite a few companies in India are taking the initiative to change this. Many offices in IT companies have included sports and gym facilities in the office as well. Along with this, the cafeteria provides healthier food. Medical checkups are offered from time to time. Companies urge employees to participate in activities like marathons, which are often hosted.
Hopefully, the industry works towards the well-being of its workers. With more involvement from the higher authorities, the changes in the lifestyles of employees in Bangalore and other states should be reflected soon.
Maybe it’s time to ban galore work hours in the IT sector!
